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Flea Allergy Dermatitis

This might be an indication that your pet might be suffering from a condition called, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). The most common allergy that animals have

is flea allergy dermatitis. It is caused by the fleas' saliva, which your pet can

develop an allergy to, as there are

15 different allergens in their saliva.

Dogs and cats can develop flea saliva

allergies at any point in their life, and

once they have it, it is seldom rectified.

lea allergy dermatitis occurs in pets that are hypersensitive (allergic) to flea saliva. Discomfort and itching are among the first signs of flea allergy dermatitis. Flea allergy dermatitis can be more severe during warm and humid weather, when fleas are more active.

ets usually spend so much time grooming themselves to relieve their
itching that they remove most of the fleas. Since they are so allergic to the
bites, even one or two bites a month can cause severe itching, and oftentimes even worse problems can arise. Hot spots can occur from biting and licking which in turn can lead to secondary skin infections, lowering your pet's health and resistance to fleas even further.

Extreme itchinessScratching, licking and biting at a specific area; in dogs often on the base of their tail, and cats around their neck. Skin lesions from biting, and secondary skin infections Skin damage Hot SpotsAlopecia Frequent occurrences of tapeworm infection, from ingesting fleas carrying tapeworm eggs.

reatment of flea allergy dermatitis primarily involves the prevention of fleas from coming into contact with your pet. This is done by eliminating adult and immature fleas in the environment. There are many products available and it is important to remember that the product(s) used must also repel fleas. Here's some products that will help your pet out.